pariah

The word “pariah” has 3 syllables: pa-ri-ah

It's pronounced as /pəˈraɪ.ə/

What is synonym and antonym for pariah?

In the thesaurus, “pariah” has 24 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pariah along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pariah

bum
castaway
castoff
deportee
derelict
displaced person
exile
expatriate
fugitive
hobo
leper
offscouring
outcast
outsider
persona non grata
rascal
refugee
reject
tramp
undesirable
untouchable
vagabond
vagrant
waif

Antonyms for pariah

insider

Meanings of pariah

noun
1. A person who is rejected from society or home; an outcast.
2. A demographic group, species, or community that is generally despised.
3. Someone in exile.
4. A member of one of the oppressed social castes in India.

Example Sentences

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
The stray dog was treated like a pariah by the villagers.
She felt like a pariah after being excluded from the group.
His controversial opinions made him a pariah in the academic community.
The former leader was considered a political pariah after his resignation.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pariah, such as: bum, castaway, castoff, deportee, derelict, displaced person, exile.

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